周旋 (zhōu xuán) — to socialize tactfully, to mix with others (in complex social settings); to deal with (a person or situation, often requiring effort or care); to contend with, to engage in a struggle (with an opponent or difficulty)
Definition
周旋 has two main flavors: 'socialize tactfully' (like 交际, but with skill under social pressure) and 'contend with / deal with' a difficult opponent. Distinguish from 应酬 (obligatory business socializing) and 斗 (open fighting/struggle).
verb
to socialize tactfullyto mix with others (in complex social settings)to deal with (a person or situation, often requiring effort or care)to contend withto engage in a struggle (with an opponent or difficulty)
Examples
- 周旋。Tā zài shāng yè wǎn huì shàng shú liàn de yǔ rén zhōu xuán.He skillfully socialized with people at the business gala.
- 周旋？Nǐ dǎ suàn zěn me hé nà ge nán chán de kè hù zhōu xuán?How do you plan to deal with that difficult client?
- 周旋。Tā wèi le zhèng yì yì zhí yǔ fǔ bài shì lì zhōu xuán.She has been contending with corrupt forces for justice.
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